Mental Health |
Swiss TPH is concerned with the determinants of mental health problems and their effects on populations. Our work considers the role of society, culture and health systems, with reference to provision of services and innovative approaches to prevention and promotion. Community mental health interests are concerned with local concepts and priorities, and the use of media for public awareness. Suicide research clarifies the role of underlying problems and triggers of suicidal behaviour. Collaborations in cultural psychiatry contribute to developing cultural formulation in DSM-V and locally effective clinical practice. The Institute provides expertise to support mental health system capacity through the Swiss Centre, and mental health interests are integrated into frameworks for epidemiological studies of chronic disease and cohort studies.